Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United need an upgrade in defensive midfield over Fred if they want to ensure success.
Fred has become a key player in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield over the last two seasons, racking up 124 Premier League appearances with his defensive attributes seen as key to help the attackers excel.
The Brazilian struggled at the weekend in the 1-0 win over Wolves however, as United were largely out-played before securing a win thanks to a late Mason Greenwood strike to extend their unbeaten away run to a record-breaking 28 games.
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